Obaseki celebrates Chief Ogbebor at 80, hails contributions to devt of society

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has eulogized the Osaguobaro of Benin Kingdom, Chief (Barr.) Bright Ogbebor on his 80th birthday, hailing his contributions to the development of society.

Obaseki who was accompanied by top government functionaries to the birthday celebration of the Chief Ogbebor in Benin City, described the celebrant as a progressive who believes in the growth and development of the society, State and Country at large.

He said, “I have known the celebrant for over 30 years, his name is synonymous with the Nigerian Brewery as he was the Company's Secretary for a very long time. To imagine that he is 80 years old is unbelievable as he doesn't look like that; he is ageless. This tells you the quality and kind of person he is, the quality of his mind as he is progressive and young at heart.

“For the three or four decades I have known him, he has always been on the right path as he believes in the growth and development of his people and the Community he finds himself in.”

Obaseki added, “I congratulate him and am very glad that he is celebrating 80 years and is very strong and healthy. We pray God keeps and preserves him in good health to be of more service to his Community and State.”

In his response, the celebrant expressed appreciation to the governor and other guests for coming to celebrate with him.

Other guests at the occasion include former Governor of Edo State, Chief John Odigie Oyegun; Secretary to Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq.; Chairman of Alaghodaro, Asue Ighodaro and the Commissioner for Housing, Urban and Physical Planning, Isoken Omo, among others.

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L-R: Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; the Osaguobaro of Benin Kingdom, Chief (Barr.) Bright Ogbebor; his wife, and former Governor of Edo State, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, at the 80th birthday thanksgiving of Chief Ogbebor, in Benin City, at the weekend.